Markets are a great place to not only purchase fresh produce, but also to purchase mouth-watering (and quite often) local food, snacks and meals. As a food loving person, I obsess over markets and what they have to offer.

The Adelaide Central Market is a diverse place bustling with people and fantastic produce and food. Every city usually has a popular market that tourists as well as locals visit. Looking abroad, it is fair to say the most popular food markets in the world are Mercat de la Boqueria in Barcelona and Chelsea Market in New York City. 

In my travels earlier this year to NYC, Chelsea Market was a MUST SEE. We took a tour of the NYC Highline and Chelsea Market itself. Learning about the history of both, their current uses and popular hotspots. Chelsea Market first opened in 1997 and has been operating as a tourist hotspot ever since then. The food cuisines on offer at the market have evolved drastically over the years. Today at the market you will find; Asian, Mexican, Italian, Middle Eastern and the list goes on. Due to this, the Chelsea Market has become a figure and prime example of the immigration that has occurred in the United States over the years. 

I was in awe of the wide range of food on offer. My senses were overwhelmed with all the beautiful smells of food throughout the market. For lunch we indulged in tacos with cactus (a Mexican delicacy), fresh oysters and pizza. Quite a random mix of foods, but we were extremely keen on trying all the diverse food options available. 

In addition to the food, the Chelsea Market also has local art for sale, second hand clothing, handmade jewellery and other arts and crafts. The Chelsea Market has it all. History, culture, food, drinks and art. Bottom line; if you’re a foodie, then the Chelsea Markets MUST be on your bucket list.